I have been hunting with a shotgun/rifle/muz for a three years. I have decided to take the next step and get into bow hunting. I just signed up for the Bowhunters safety course. I'm going to buy a bow. I want to spend 400 +/- 50$ for a package including a rest and fiber optic sights and maybe a quiver. I'm 6foot1 and have no problem drawing any of my friend's bows so draw weight is not an issue but draw lenght might. I'm not looking for the best bow out there just a reliable one that can kill a deer. If I really get into it I can spent the extra money in a few years to get a top notch setup. I would appreciate any info for a rookie bowhunter. I do have some experience with bows growing up wit a hefty recurve and a bear cub. Thanks in advance.

I would take a look at Reflex bows. Great price and great features.
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For a rookie such as yourself I would suggest a Darton Marauder.
It has a draw weight up to 70lb. and draw length of 26 to 30" its only 32 in. axle to axle with a brace height of 7 5/8 ".
This bow only weighs 4lbs and 1oz. with a 80% let off, check out their web site at www.dartonarchery.com or visit your local pro shop.
By the way they have package deal, comes with a tru glo fiber optic sight, a whisker bisquet rest and matching camo bow quiver for around or a little over $ 500.00 dollars.

One thing to say. Pro Shop! Go and shoot as many bows as you can afford that you can get your hands on. Find the one that feels right. The pro will get you lined out and get you grouping reasonably well before you leave(at least he should). For a newbie to order from a catalog is setting himself up for disaster(or at very least discouragement and abandonment)unless he has someone close at hand that KNOWS bows.

Martin Saber.